A:AnswerIt can move every which way, but it does not have the ability to look straight down. And yes the head can be detached by a lever on the top of the tripod.
A:AnswerI just bought this tripod about 1 month ago and i can say that it is a great item for the price. I use my cellphone with the included adapter and then remove the adapter to use my Canon digital recorder. If your device has a screw hole on the bottom, then this will work since that is a standard attaching point.
A:AnswerI use the tripod on my Simmons spotting scope and it threads just fine. My spotting scope uses 1/4" threads on the bottom for tripods. I feel if the mating surface you have is flat and your threads are flush with the mating surface you will have no problem with connecting your device and tightening it to this tripod. Hope this helps.
